Bespoke, Robust,

Weather-tolerantAirport Terminal

at Kieta (Aropa) Airport

in Bougainville Island of Papua New Guinea

RSHS fulfilled the dream project of rebuilding the aerodrome terminal en-suite with all utilities units despite the

harsh weather conditions, remote location, and restricted logistics. They designed, manufactured, and

constructed the terminal in exceptional speed and quality.

CLIENT SUCCESS STORY

Aropa Airport (or Kieta Airport) is an airport in Kieta, Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea. Aropa

airport was re-opened in December 2014 by the Prime Minister, Hon. Peter O’Neill after it was closed for

25 years. The opening of the Kieta (Aropa) Airport is another vital part of Papua New Guinea’s national

infrastructure that will create new opportunities for the men, women and children of Bougainville.

About the client

Key Challenges

¤ Remote location and

harsh weather.

¤ Long complex logistics

route

¤ Tight project

commissioning deadline

¤ Tough living conditions for

RSHS personnel

¤ Adapt RSHS modules to

customize material

construction to suit client

requirements

Project Bespoke Airport Terminal

Customer Kieta (Aropa) Airport

Industry Building and Construction

Location Bougainville Aerodrome,

Papua New Guinea

Completion Date Sept 2014 to Dec 2014

Products Utilized Sitemaster 25 Seaway Series

Project Units

Implemented

Generators, Ablution Block,

Site Engineer Office, Storage Shed,

Residential Home, a Two Man Sleeper

Accommodation Unit,

and Steel fabricated Tilt Wall System

Project Snapshot

Services Offered Engineering & Design,

Transportation & Delivery,

Site Installation

The Need

After destruction of the former airport during the civil war in 1988, Red Sea Housing Services (RSHS) was

required to construct and design an airport terminal for the region of Bougainville including utilities,

amenities and housing for managers/engineers. At this remote location, the project also required to

have Generators, Ablution Block, Site Engineer Office, Storage Shed, Residential Home and a Two Man

Sleeper.

Location map

Location of installation of

Kieta (Aropa) Airport Terminal

for Bougainville Island,

Papua New Guinea

The Project

The Red Sea Housing Services (RSHS) team of experts were able to design, manufacture, ship, and

commission a remote airport terminal for the Bougainville region, despite the difficult logistical

challenges posed by the area. To ensure the longevity and strength of the terminal constructed, RSHS

utilized its Site Master 25 Series was utilised for the internal wall structure and steel fabricated tilt wall

system for the external construction, making this a very strong and durable construction design. The

project also included Generators, Ablution Block, Site Engineer Office, Storage Shed, Residential Home

and a Two Man Sleeper.

Logistics and Terminal Installation of RSHS modules

Laying foundations for Utilities

Inauguration and Opening of the Terminal

Housing units and other Utilities

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Highlights of the project

¤ Bespoke construction of arrival and departure lounge, ablution blocks, site offices, housing

¤ Custom made materials require to ensure strength and durability

¤ Remote Location

¤ Harsh Weather Conditions

¤ Logistics

¤ First time use of a tilt wall system

¤ Tight time schedule: Sept 2014 to Dec 2014

REDSEA HOUSING SERVICES

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Email: info@redseahousing.com